Hot is the only word that describes the construction boom currently going on in Chicago. Office buildings, retail businesses, condos and high rise apartments are under construction in the city, particularly along the lakeshore in the River North neighborhood. Added to that, there is no indication construction starts will slow down. Because Chicago is far…
Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) are used all over the country to help solidify the terms of a particular type of contract. In Jersey City, contractors and developers who want to take part in a tax abatement program that was started in 2007 must enter into a PLA that says that only local, union labor can…
In July 2016, West Virginia enacted its Right-to-Work laws which officially meant that more than half the country backs the idea of a Right-to-Work state. In the late 1940s and on through the 1970s, it would have been unheard of in the United States for more than half to states to support Right-to-Work laws, and…
Drones are unmanned aircraft that are often very small, but extremely maneuverable. For years, they’ve been relegated to the status of novelty items, but there was always an eye on their practical uses in the construction world. One of the issues with using drones on construction sites is the slow pace at which the Federal…
The business use of drones is popping up everywhere, from making deliveries to law enforcement surveillance. It is also being used in the construction industry for aerial surveillance of ongoing projects to roof inspections, making estimations and assessment of roof damage easier. The application of drone usage in industry raises some questions about the opportunities…
Purchasing the right tools for construction work is an important task, especially since quality, durability, price, safety features and performance can make a difference. Because buying the wrong circular saw can mean wasting money, slow down work performance and end up with a contractor having to find a different saw as a replacement, knowing what…
Contractors in Michigan have to be able to handle severe weather, challenging logistics issues, and customer questions. Among all of the issues that Michigan contractors have to deal with, perhaps the most important is how they handle the questions they get from potential clients. When a contractor is discussing a project with a client, the…
When looking for a Wisconsin contractor, potential clients can have questions. The answers a contractor gives can make a real difference. By being prepared to respond to those questions in advance, a contractor can edge out the competition. Because a contractor in Wisconsin is required to have a Dwelling Contractor license and Dwelling Contractor Qualifier…
To be a successful Oregon contractor, you need to be able to answer questions posed by potential clients. Becoming comfortable with responding to questions can make a positive impact and help a contractor get hired for the project. Keeping an Oregon contractors license current through the use of continuing education helps contractors prepare for questions…
As a contractor in Massachusetts, you have responsibilities to your customers, your company, and the state government. When you are out looking for work or bidding on projects, you will find that project owners have a lot of questions. Whether your project is publicly or privately funded, you will find that there are a steady…